Spring Poem

Musings And Observations Along A River In Spring

Spring in the Catskill Mountains is glorious. The month of May in particular is my favorite. As a fly fisherman, it is a wonderful time along my favorite river. Magical changes are happening. This poem is about musings and observation as perceived by me over the years during this time of year.

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A Catskill Spring Astream

Published by Family Friend Poems February 18, 2025 with permission of the Author.

The gentle rain that won't relent, emitting all its earthy scent

A currents swirl as it commits, like whorls on God's fingertips

River nymphs in busy fare, scurry up to shed their wear

Mayflies dance and caddis pose, they're fishes fairies I suppose

And shaggy manes and fiddleheads, arise up from their winter beds

Mountain morels grey and blonde, upon the bank, are all around

Downy yellow violets hue, are entering the world anew

Spring life born, the heavens sent, yet every year they came and went

ABOUT THE POET:

I am originally from Ireland. I arrived in New York in my late teens and have lived here for over 30 years. I travel back occasionally. I enjoy fly fishing and being outdoors. I'm not a writer nor a poet however I enjoy writing nonsensical rhymes about different things that usually amount to nonsense - but it’s fun!

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